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Japan Is Testing an Even Faster Bullet Train

The speed would make it the fastest of its kind in the world.

May 29, 2019 10:22 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Cities We Love

Washington, D.C.’s Neighborhoods Not to Miss

Venture beyond the Mall to explore the restaurants in Columbia Heights, the music scene at the Wharf, and the art in Blagden Alley.

January 5, 2022 12:32 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Small Ship Cruises

Exploring Indonesia’s Remote Islands on a 12-Person Luxury Sailing Yacht

Get off the beaten path and far from the summer travel crowds on “Vela,” a UNESCO-protected style of passenger vessel known as a phinisi.

June 13, 2023 08:23 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This Pass Makes Visiting National Parks Easier and Less Expensive

Not only does the America the Beautiful pass grant you easy entry to endless national parks and forests, but it will also save you money.

January 9, 2025 08:11 AM

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Bailey Berg

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Secret to “Star Wars”: Galaxy’s Edge Is Ignoring Everything You Think You Know

Disney’s $1 billion park expansion has more in common with a major metropolis than you’d expect.

May 31, 2019 04:20 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Hotels

The 13 Most Exciting Hotel Openings in the U.S. and Europe for 2021

When planning your next trip, don’t miss these exciting openings from New York and Boston to Italy and Montenegro, slated to open throughout 2021.

January 27, 2021 09:01 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Cities We Love

Discover London’s Diverse Caribbean Communities

You only need to scratch the surface to uncover London’s close relationship with the Caribbean islands.

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Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Laptop Backpacks for Travel

These backpacks organize your laptop computer and other travel essentials—with style and comfort.

June 5, 2019 11:56 AM

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Kelly Bastone

See the British Virgin Islands from a different perspective aboard a Moorings yacht.

Outdoor Adventure

Enjoy the Ultimate 7-Day Vacation in the British Virgin Islands Aboard a Private Yacht

Forget a weekend break, you’ll want to spend a full week snorkeling turquoise waters and strolling along white-sand beaches when you book your own yacht in this Caribbean paradise.

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